Williamsite and Rutilated topaz Optical Properties

Williamsite

Rutilated topaz

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.575Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

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Williamsite and Rutilated topaz Optic Character

Williamsite and Rutilated topaz optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Williamsite and Rutilated topaz Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Williamsite and Rutilated topaz optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Williamsite and Rutilated topaz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Williamsite and Rutilated topaz transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Williamsite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) and TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Williamsite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) and TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.